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Match Details
Fixture: (19) Marta Kostyuk vs (63) McCartney Kessler
Date: August 26, 2024
Tournament: US Open 2024
Round: First Round
Venue: USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, New York, USA
Category: Grand Slam
Surface: Hardcourt
Prize Money: $750,00,000
Live Telecast: USA - ESPN | UK - Sky Sports | Canada - TSN, RDS
Marta Kostyuk vs Mccartney Kessler preview
Marta Kostyuk from Ukraine will take on America's McCartney Kessler in front of her home crowd in the first round of the US Open 2024 on August 26. Their encounter will be played on Court 12, where the World No. 19 hopes to dominate her lower-ranked opponent and cruise to the second round.
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Kostyuk is entering the Slam after a round-of-16 exit in the Cincinnati Masters at the hands of Iga Swiatek in straight sets 6-2, 6-2. On the contrary, Kessler has just played at Cleveland at Tennis in the Land, where she was the runner-up, losing to Brazil's Beatriz Haddad Maia in a close encounter that reached three sets 6-1, 1-6, 5-7.
Marta Kostyuk is more successful than her round-one opponent, whose challenge would be the support of the home crowd for the American. However, Kessler would have to look out for her strong baseline play and powerful forehand if she wants to cause an upset and move to the second round herself.
Marta Kostyuk vs Mccartney Kessler head-to-head
Marta Kostyuk and Mccartney Kessler have yet to face each other professionally.
Marta Kostyuk vs Mccartney Kessler odds
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Marta Kostyuk vs Mccartney Kessler prediction
Kessler has won 66% of her matches in the past year, while Kostyuk has won 60%. However, there has been a difference in the kind of opposition they have faced, with Kessler primarily competing in the ITF and Challenger level tournaments compared to Kostyuk playing on the Main Tour. This also gives the Ukranian an edge in the game as she has faced players with a better average ranking of around 54, while Kessler has played against players ranked around 198.
With both players expected to put up a fight, their under-pressure performances in recent times will be considered if their match goes down the line. They are both evenly matched in dealing with pressure as Kessler has saved 54% of her breakpoints this year, compared to Kostyuk saving 56% of hers. They have also converted 43% of their breakpoints, which could stretch their match into a tie-breaker.
Pick - Kostyuk will win in three sets.
